Tropical Roofing Products, a national manufacturer of quality building products and innovative solutions for the professional roofer, has appointed Harry El Kara as their new General Manager for the California manufacturing plant located in La Mirada.
“We’re pleased to have Harry join Tropical and
welcome his experience and expertise in assembling a world-class manufacturing
team,” said Richard Zegelbone, president of Tropical Roofing Products. “Our
best-in-class products begin with the people that ensure quality in
manufacturing, and Harry’s leadership in that area will be crucial to meeting
the needs of our customers and our company’s future growth.”
Harry will be responsible
for all operational aspects of the California manufacturing plant,
which include; materials management, production, product quality, service and
safety – with a focus on continual plant improvements and stream-lining
efficiencies.
Harry’s experience
includes an MBA in Business, a BSEE in Engineering, and knowledge in managing
operations for more than 20 years. In addition to his most recent role as a plant
manager for Bay Cities, Harry also held number of key technical, managerial,
and operational positions with GAF Materials Corporation during a career that
spanned for over 14 years.
Harry explains: “I am
excited about this challenge and working in a new environment. Tropical’s
manufacturing processes impress me, as does the high level of expertise I have
witnessed at the company. I look forward to being a part of this positive team
and having the opportunity to help move Tropical forward.”
About Tropical Roofing Products
For over 60 years, Tropical
Roofing Products has supplied the industrial and commercial marketplace with
the most dependable roofing materials on the market. They develop superior roofing products
including new asphalt and sustainable elastomeric coating products at their
nationwide manufacturing facilities located in Florida, California and
Texas. With the professional contractor and distributor at
the forefront of product development efforts, Tropical Roofing Products prides
themselves on their hands-on approach to the manufacturing process.
For more information, please visit: http://TropicalRoofingProducts.com.